When planning food for a bridal shower, there are plenty of things that you can serve. Likewise, there are some things that should be avoided. The center of attraction is obviously the bride. So find out what she likes best and what she doesn’t like. Refrain from serving foods that can trigger off allergies. Ask the guests if they have any food allergies or special diets so they can be omitted.

Now comes the fun. In your chosen bridal shower theme, see if you can fit some flavorsome dishes in with it. One idea you may consider is having a brunch party. Hold it on a Sunday and very soon it will stretch into a lazy, long afternoon. Make it informal and you will find the guests moving about and getting acquainted with everone. consider having a corner table with fresh bread, maybe another one with fresh fruit. Serving mini quiche is gaining in popularity at these type of events. Have a drinks table on one side of the room. Here you can serve cocktails and punch. Don’t forget some non-alcoholic fruit juices or coffee, too. Desserts are always a favorite. Try some fruit based ones like fresh berries coated in chocolate or some lemon squares.

If you or the bride prefer to have it in the evening, a casserole might be a good idea because you could circulate while it is cooking or heating up. It could always be made earlier and you could heat it just before you serve it. You could also consider lasagna and have a great big salad to go with it. For an evening do, food like this is great because you can do everything ahead of time and you don’t have to be around in the kitchen when the guests walk in. You could also have a smoked or a grilled dish and just take an occasional peek into the kitchen while it is cooking.

Check if any guests are vegans or vegetarian beforehand and make sure that you provide a meat free alternative. A vegetable lasagna or casserole, for instance, or check on the Internet for some tasty vegetarian dishes.

Cake could be the dessert considering it is a bridal shower. But so many wedding showers today do not follow customs that are traditional so you can feel free to break tradition and have some other desserts. Maybe a table of different desserts or a choice of pies or fruits along with cake. A chocolate fountain can be easily rented to make for a great centerpiece.

Maybe you would prefer something lighter. Finger food is great. You can have a table filled with plenty of light bites that people can just help themselves to, thus enabling them to walk around and talk to the others. Some ideas to serve are cheese and crackers, dips, tiny muffins and similar items.

Ultimately the choice rests on you and the bride but by choosing the right food will ensure you have a great bridal or wedding shower.